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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Ex stock dividend Emily: Hi Danielle, have you heard about ex-stock dividends? Danielle: Hi Emily. Yes, ex-stock dividends are dividends paid to shareholders, but they don’t affect the stock’s price because they’re paid…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Event risk Samantha: Hi Amelia, have you heard about event risk? Amelia: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? Samantha: Event risk refers to the possibility of unexpected events, such as natural disasters,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Estate planning Charlotte: Hey Aurora, have you thought about estate planning? Aurora: Hi Charlotte! Yes, I’ve been considering it lately, especially with my growing assets and family responsibilities. Charlotte: That’s smart. Estate planning…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Escrowed to maturity Aurora: Hi Victoria! Have you heard about “escrowed to maturity” in finance? Victoria: Hi Aurora! Yes, it’s when bonds are held in escrow until they mature, usually to meet debt…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Escrow receipt Hannah: Hi Ella, do you know what an “escrow receipt” is in business and finance? Ella: Hey Hannah! Yes, an escrow receipt is a document acknowledging that certain funds or assets…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Escalator clauses Emma: Hi Ruby, have you heard about escalator clauses in contracts? Ruby: Hi Emma! Yes, escalator clauses are provisions in contracts that allow for automatic adjustments of prices or wages based…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Escalator clause Layla: Hi Avery, have you heard about an escalator clause? Avery: No, I haven’t. What is it? Layla: An escalator clause is a provision in a contract that allows for adjustments…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Equity commitment notes Nova: Hi Amelia, have you ever heard of equity commitment notes in finance? Amelia: Hi Nova! Yes, they’re financial instruments used to secure financing for private equity transactions. Nova: Exactly,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Equipment trust certificate Claire: Hi Emma, have you ever heard of equipment trust certificates? Emma: Hi Claire, yes, I’ve heard about them. They’re financial instruments used to finance the purchase of equipment, like…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Eom dating Sarah: Hi Lydia, have you heard about EOM dating? Lydia: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? Sarah: EOM dating stands for End of Month dating. It’s a payment term used…